Dec 1, 2017, 12:57 am
Last edit by: eponymous_coward
Present state(as of 4/30/18)
- AS/VX flights consolidated from T8/T4 to T7 in late 2017
- Terminal 7 under construction
- No TSA Precheck
- Limited restaurant choices
- Lounges:
- Purchased day pass option revoked for Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in T4
- Alaska Lounge in T7 opened on April 30 2018. Accepts Priority Pass (usual caveats apply, see Priority Pass Denied Entry thread). Will be open 5 AM-10 PM, except 5 AM-5 PM on Saturdays.
- No day pass access to BA lounge
AS (and VX) Moved to T7 at JFK; New Alaska Lounge (April, 2018)
Jan 28, 2018, 10:54 am
#181
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So I flew my first flight out of Terminal 7 yesterday. I got there very early and it took 45 minutes from the Air Train to clearing security. I was not checking a bag which saved a lot of time as the line for baggage check appeared quite long. TSA had one lane open and it moved pretty slowly. There is so much construction in the terminal there is no way I could figure out which may be the new Lounge. There is exactly zero AS signage in the terminal so you have to keep an eye on things. In my case there was a gate change that was not announced and I just happened to look at the app and see the gates had changed. Restrooms were not as bad as reported and there were no lines. Food options were bleak at best, there are two food kiosk type things, one of which doesn't have a working coffee maker. If you want food or beverage plan on a long wait and a lot of money! Overall...its better than BOS....
I am happy to report a new never before seen first for AS!! The AS gate agent had a set of portable wireless speakers attached to his belt so everyone in the boarding area was treated to his dance music for about 40 minutes. It was even more fun when he had to talk to a customer as he didn't turn the music down, he just yelled over the top of the music. North of expected!!!
I am happy to report a new never before seen first for AS!! The AS gate agent had a set of portable wireless speakers attached to his belt so everyone in the boarding area was treated to his dance music for about 40 minutes. It was even more fun when he had to talk to a customer as he didn't turn the music down, he just yelled over the top of the music. North of expected!!!
Last edited by jsguyrus; Jan 28, 2018 at 1:21 pm
Jan 28, 2018, 1:11 pm
#182
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Sounds like a pmVX'er 
Thanks for the report!
Thanks for the report!
Feb 7, 2018, 10:10 pm
#183
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I will have a layover from 5:30AM until 10:30AM in Terminal 7 on a scheduled mileage run in the next few days. Given the sad state of affairs in Terminal 7 and the fact I have about 5 hours to kill, are there any decent options on where to spend some time and get something to eat? Some of the comments in this thread make it sound like you can't even access other terminals.
Feb 7, 2018, 11:13 pm
#184
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I will have a layover from 5:30AM until 10:30AM in Terminal 7 on a scheduled mileage run in the next few days. Given the sad state of affairs in Terminal 7 and the fact I have about 5 hours to kill, are there any decent options on where to spend some time and get something to eat? Some of the comments in this thread make it sound like you can't even access other terminals.
Note the "pre-security" options in other terminals.
Feb 7, 2018, 11:48 pm
#185
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I will have a layover from 5:30AM until 10:30AM in Terminal 7 on a scheduled mileage run in the next few days. Given the sad state of affairs in Terminal 7 and the fact I have about 5 hours to kill, are there any decent options on where to spend some time and get something to eat? Some of the comments in this thread make it sound like you can't even access other terminals.
Feb 8, 2018, 12:13 am
#186
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Hi -
Not sure, but it is possible that the PDX redeye goes back to SEA at 715 while the SEA redeye goes back to PDX at 1045.
If you decide to leave the airport, remember to give yourself a little extra time to clear security. Once for me the line was brutal.
Not sure, but it is possible that the PDX redeye goes back to SEA at 715 while the SEA redeye goes back to PDX at 1045.
If you decide to leave the airport, remember to give yourself a little extra time to clear security. Once for me the line was brutal.
Feb 8, 2018, 6:21 pm
#187
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I will have a layover from 5:30AM until 10:30AM in Terminal 7 on a scheduled mileage run in the next few days. Given the sad state of affairs in Terminal 7 and the fact I have about 5 hours to kill, are there any decent options on where to spend some time and get something to eat? Some of the comments in this thread make it sound like you can't even access other terminals.
Also, taking the Airtrain -> LIRR to Penn Station takes about an hour. May be worthwhile to head into the city.
Feb 11, 2018, 11:26 pm
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Feb 12, 2018, 12:08 pm
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Feb 12, 2018, 3:53 pm
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